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Let's work together to make higher education more open
Join the Open Education Network, a community dedicated to working together to make higher education more affordable, equitable, and accessible.
BROAD GEOGRAPHIC REACH
Your local and regional context matters, but support can sometimes come from unexpected places. Our growing community includes members from across the United States and Australia.
ALL KINDS OF INSTITUTIONS
Different types of organizations have different needs, and it’s helpful to learn from those facing similar challenges. Learn from people who work at higher ed institutions of various sizes and types including public and private universities and colleges, R1s, community colleges and consortia.
SUPPORT FOR EVERY STAGE
Connect with members who are at emerging, established and in-between stages in their open education programs.
Three Membership Types
1. Institutional Members
Individual institutions enjoy direct access to the OEN’s community, tools, and resources, to build and sustain open education programs on their campuses.
2. Consortial & Statewide Members
Library consortia, departments of higher education, boards of regents, and university systems select leaders to liaise with the OEN, and share resources with their member community.
3. Allied Members
Institutions that are already a part of the OEN through a consortial or statewide membership can enjoy the same benefits as institutional members at a lower cost.
Annual Community Fee
OEN membership is sustained by an annual Community Fee, effective July 1-June 30 of the membership year.
Community Fees for AY 21-22, effective July 1, 2021: Institutional Members ($1,575), Consortial and Statewide Members ($3,675), and Allied Members ($525).
Benefits
| Institutional Members | Consortial / Statewide Members | Allied Members | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,575/yr | $3,675/yr | $525/yr | |
| OTL Reviews | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Dashboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community of Practice | ✓ | select access | ✓ |
| Community Hub | ✓ | select access | ✓ |
| Summit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Publishing Cooperative | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PressbooksEDU Sandbox Project* | ✓ | up to five projects | ✓ |
| PressbooksEDU Discount* | ✓ | ✓ |
* Note: Vendors offer preferential deals to OEN members at their discretion